Learning outcome

The students are given an introduction to modern subatomic physics, with emphasis on elementary particle physics: the theoretical background and experimental support of the Standard Model of fundamental particles (fermions and bosons) and their interactions (mediated by gauge bosons). Physics of the early universe will be briefly discussed. The course explains how quarks build-up hadrons and how nucleons make up nuclei. Basic knowledge of some important properties and phenomenology of nuclei and their interactions at high energies are summarised. This course gives a foundation for advanced courses in experimental and theoretical particle physics and high-energy nuclear physics.

The special admission requirements may also be covered by equivalent studies from Norwegian upper secondary school or by other equivalent studies. Read more about special admission requirements (in Norwegian).

Overlapping courses

Teaching

The course is given in the spring term and contains 4 hours of teaching per week. Some exercise sessions will be organized. Compulsory problems will be included (~4 series or projects)

Examination

At least 3 sets of compulsory problems. Normally a final oral exam will be held at the end of the semester. If more than 12 students take the exam, a written exam will be organised instead of the oral.

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.